be gentle
Don't be rough
Be gentle is an instruction to use care and softness in handling something or someone.
It might caution against physical roughness: Be gentle with the kitten.
It also applies to emotional delicacy—speaking kindly, avoiding harsh criticism: Be gentle with yourself.
The phrase often implies the subject is fragile or vulnerable.
- softYielding to touch
- soft touchEasily persuaded person
- tenderSoft or sore
- tender loving careSolicitous, gentle caregiving
- kindType or caring
be kind · delicate · handle with care · careful · kid gloves · soothing · calm · easy does it · caress · whisper · touch · fragile · patient · mild · nurturing · compassionate · slow · quiet
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
- have a heartplease, mercy, pity, have mercy, show mercy
- self-carebathing, self-care, renewal, brushing teeth, bath bombs
- relaxrelax, chill, unwind, calm down, cool down
being, been, gentle, gently, gentleness, gentler, gentlest, genteel, gentry